NASHVILLE - James Herbert Brown, age 77, passed away September 12, 2020. He was born on April 7, 1943 to James Edgar Brown and Mollie Freeman Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, DeAnna Brown and brother, Lee Brown.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sherry Carter Brown of Nashville; sons, Vince Brown of Wilmington and Kelly Brown of Virginia Beach; sisters, Fran Joyner of Elm City and Carolyn Joyner of Rocky Mount; brother-in-law, Blake Carter (Vickie) of Whitakers and numerous nieces and nephews.

Due to COVID 19 restrictions, the family will only receive friends at Parkwood Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 1 p.m. A service of celebration will follow at 2 p.m. officiated by Pastor John Scott. The family is encouraging friends and family to adhere to social distancing requirements. The family will have a private burial immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Parkwood Baptist Church, 1731 Hunter Hill Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 or to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20852.